My Hubby has given in and will build me a walk in incubator next to my snake room but he wants to know how I plan on heating it so he can plan the wiring. Can any one give my some suggestions?
Lynn
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How would someone heat a walk in Incubator??
lynnsnakecharmer
Dec 20, 2005 02:11 PM
Replies (3)
mkreptiles
Dec 26, 2005 06:41 PM
Lynn,
Just use an oil filled radiator. You can find plenty of good ones at home depot. I use a 3 setting (500,1000,1500 watts) model that i plug into a thermostat. I just let it run on full blast and let the johnson controler turn it on and off as needed.
It works great but you will and should put it on a dedicated plug so you don't overload the breaker.
hope this helps,
Mike King
MK Reptiles,Inc.
508-982-0169
Jaykis
Dec 28, 2005 02:54 PM
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joeysgreen
Dec 29, 2005 05:05 AM
Any type of radiant heating will drying things out pronto. Keeping humidity up might be your larger challange. Is there a steam heater, or a humidifier that also heats the air? Not sure, just some ideas. You could also make the room like a giant shower; water proof with a general misting system above (protect your heating element, whatever that may be). Easy to clean surfaces would be a must, as mold and bacteria would otherwise be a problem over time.
GOod luck 
Ian
ps, I'm jealous of anyone who NEEDS a room sized incubator!
